Congressman John Yarmuth represents Kentucky's Third Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. Now in his eighth term, he has served as Chairman of the House Budget Committee since 2019. Yarmuth has been recognized for his work to improve education, expand access to affordable health care, and for his leadership in enacting the American Rescue Plan, landmark legislation to defeat the pandemic and rebuild our economy.
Born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky, Yarmuth graduated from Atherton High School and Yale University. He and his wife, Cathy, have one son, Aaron; daughter-in-law Sarah, and grandsons J.D. and Rory.
Throughout my time in office, I have met many dedicated law enforcement officers willing to put themselves at risk to protect our communities. And while I recognize that many police officers are well-intentioned and dedicated public servants, it has become increasingly evident that our current justice system has fallen short of its goal to protect the rights of all people, especially in communities of color.
Far too many innocent people, including Louisville’s own Breonna Taylor, have lost their lives as result of the failings of our police and justice system. That is why I am proud to cosponsor critical legislation, like the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, to reform policing in the United States. I am also committed to working with my colleagues on legislative measures that that re-envision community policing, promote restorative justice practices, and ensure police have the training and resources they need to properly protect our communities.